refectory

[ ri-fek-tuh-ree ]

noun

, plural re·fec·to·ries.

1. a dining hall in a religious house, a college, or other institution.

refectory

/ rɪˈfɛktərɪ; -trɪ /

noun

1. a communal dining hall in a religious, academic, or other institution

Word History and Origins

Origin of refectory¹

1475–85; < Late Latin refectōrium, equivalent to Latin refec-, combining form of reficere to renew ( refect ) + -tōrium -tory ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of refectory¹

C15: from Late Latin refectōrium , from Latin refectus refreshed

Example Sentences

The elder Weedham took his place at the head of a long refectory table about which were seated six men.

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He purchased there the old Blackfriars refectory for £600, and then at great expense made the refectory into a playhouse.

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From time to time nuns and novices pass across the stage to the left, on their way to the refectory.

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They gave thanks, and prayed before and after eating; and ere they entered the refectory bathed in pure water.

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Delia rises, goes to table and picks up water carafe which she replaces on refectory table up L.

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